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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
10
A city office adopts a humane efficiency plan asking staff to stay home at the first sign of a cold. Ellen, usually unwell at work, backs the policy after weeks of illness, reporting fewer sick days and improved overall performance. The boss praises the balance of efficiency and humanity in managing health.
Mendon couple announce engagement of Alice Gallamore to Homer Baylis with today’s 11 oclock wedding. Other gatherings include Katherine Buerkin hosting Webster faculty, Agnes Gardner visiting Agnes Gardner guest of Mrs. Olive Nichols, and Easter visits from Chicago and St. Louis social circles. Notable: Hotel Newcomb dance invites planned post Easter and several families visiting from Tacoma, Kan., and Walla Walla.
A practical fashion feature shows how a simple plain skirt and blouse can pair with an embroidery flouncing. The pattern guides a gathered yoke, triple shirting, and lace edged collar for a versatile, affordable dress in gingham, cotton crepe, linen, or lawn.
Rhubarb signals spring with plentiful, tasty produce and medicinal value. Recipes include Rhubarb and Raisin Pie, Bread Crumb Pie, Scalloped Rhubarb, Rhubarb Sponge Stew, Short Cake, Cup Puddings, and Ice Cream, using sugar butter bread crumbs gelatine eggs and flavorings.
A humorous exchange unfolds with Dr Max Starkloff about a dollar repayment from last June. A tavern land lord derisively labels a passing woman as the famed author ess with the maiden name Clesaphine Clatter, claiming her “testimonials” are widely printed. The dialogue blends boasting and jests about debts and literary fame.
The Quincy Rifle club began a novel game named kelly shoot on Tuesday evening at the Maine Street range. An adaptation of kelly pool for rifles, the game drew interest and is expected to continue, though no next shoot date is set.
At the Daughters of the American Revolution annual convention in Washington crowds swirled around Mrs. William Cummings Story as she announced she would not seek re election next year. The scene focused on the pages in white surrounding her during the eventful moment.
Chicago court backed Baconian theory, dissolving injunction against George Fabyan and others. Judge Tuthill found Francis Bacon author of Shakespeare's works and outlined Bacon's education and biliteral cipher theory. Fabyan awarded damages, Selig failed to restrain publication of Baconian books.
Right Reverend Fawcett of Quincy took part in the Palm Sunday processional at St. Pauls church in Brooklyn New York. The pageant included trumpeters torch bearers choir banner carriers and bishops chaplain with Palm Sunday ritual symbols.
Reverend A LeGrand is improving after a few days of illness and plans to attend church services Sunday.
Reverend William Gamble conducted a three hour revival in Bushnell on Friday, bringing spiritual renewal to attendees and ending with a call for personal commitment.
Mrs. Theodore Bisser of 71512 South Tenth street celebrated her fortieth birthday with twelve friends, a three course luncheon, prizes for winners, and decorations of sweet violets and rabbits. A Turner hall rehearsal for the Quincy Turn Verein minstrel show was held Friday, with nineteen cast members, a specialty act by Arthur W. Daugherty, and direction by John Ohne mus and Emer Raymond. a dance and O F arrell orchestra will follow. Easter egg hunt hosted by Miss Elizabeth Montgomery for her kindergarten class, with Green Gable kindergarten set to resume Monday.
A brief note argues coffee has no food value yet offers clear digestive benefits when used in moderation. The text highlights high altitude coffee as especially favorable and mentions obtaining better goods and service at low prices.
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